CALENDARS

2025 Legislative Calendar 

Fri, Mar. 28 Last day to hear bills in the other chamber

Fri, Apr. 18 Last day for consideration of bills in Conference Committee

Sat. Apr. 26 Adjournment Sine Die

Please use RTS (Request to Speak) to inform legislators if you support or oppose the bills listed below. You can also email the committee members and request your testimony and statements be entered into the public record. 

Detailed Call to Action information about the bills being heard in committee during the week of March 17-20 can be found here: Read More. Your input matters—don't wait to make a difference!

League recommendations are based on research of the bills by the Legislative Analysis Issue Teams under the State Advocacy Committee. The issue teams’  reviews include analyzing the pros and cons, assessing the impact on diverse communities, and recommending support or opposition. 

NOTE: RTS closes an hour before the hearing   

Hearings on Bills Monday March 17, 2025

Senate Federalism, 1:30 pm, Room SHR 2

HCR2049 (Federalism) Reference title: sovereign authority Prime sponsor, Party: Powell (R)

Hearings on Bills Tuesday March 18, 2025

House Education, 2 pm, Room HHR 1

SB1508 (Education) Reference title: bullying; definition Prime sponsor,  Party: Bolick (R)

SB1694 (Education) Reference title: higher education; withholding state monies Prime sponsor,  Party: Farnsworth (R) 

Hearings on Bills Wednesday March 19,2025

Senate Government, 9:00 a.m. Room SHR1

HCR2042 (Education) Reference Title: preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts Prime Sponsor, Party: Montenegro, (R)

Senate Education, 1:30, Room SHR 1

HB2167 (Education) Reference title: school districts; records; noncompliance; penalties Prime sponsor,  Party: Gress (R)

HB2610 (Education) Reference title: school districts; board members; superintendent Prime sponsor,  Party: Gress (R)

HB2670 (Education) Reference title: health education; fetal development instruction Prime sponsor,  Party: Keshel (R)

HB2867 (Education) Reference title: antisemitism; public schools; prohibition; penalties Prime sponsor,  Party: Way (R)

Senate Judiciary & Elections, 1:30 pm, SHR 2

HB2631 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference title: election procedures manual; legislative approval Prime sponsor,  Party: Kolodin (R)

HCR2057 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference title: initiatives; referendums; signature requirement; counties Prime sponsor,  Party: Keshel (R)

House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections, 2 pm, Room HHR 4

SB1036 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference title: public resources; influencing elections; penalties Prime sponsor,  Party: Kavanagh (R)

SB1064 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference Title: voting; equipment; internet; custody; violation Prime Sponsor, Party:  Finchem (R)

SB1097 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference title: elections; voting centers; polling places Prime sponsor,  Party: Hoffman (R)

SB1098 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference title: early ballot drop off; identification Prime sponsor,  Party: Hoffman (R)

SB1123 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference title: watermark; paper ballots Prime sponsor,  Party: Finchem (R)

SB1142 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference title: elections; foreign contributions; prohibition Prime sponsor,  Party: Finchem (R)

SB1289 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference title: elections; canvass; certification; acknowledgment Prime sponsor,  Party: Kavanagh (R)

SB1534 (Elections, Voting Rights) Reference title: ballot measures; description; legislative council Prime sponsor,  Party: Kavanagh (R)

REQUEST TO SPEAK (RTS): USE RTS TO INFLUENCE OUTCOME OF LEGISLATION

What is Request to Speak (RTS)?

Request to Speak (RTS) is an online real-time system that allows the public to register opinions on bills being heard in committee. You can: 

• Indicate whether you are “for” or “against” the bill

• Write a brief comment explaining your position

• Register your willingness to speak (testify) during the committee hearing

When Can I Use RTS?

You can only use RTS when a bill is on a committee agenda to be heard in committee and for a few days before the committee hearing.

How Do I Get an RTS Account?

Please fill in this form and a league volunteer will register your account at the Capitol. We will create your account with a generic password. Once you receive an email from us that your account has been set up, we suggest that you change your password immediately. Please note that you cannot register online for RTS.

How do I Use RTS

Follow the steps in this Introduction.

RESOURCES

QUICK LINKS

2025 LWVAZ Legislative Week Lunch and Learn - Recordings on YouTube 
Please like and subscribe to @lwvarizona3069 share the link with your professional or personal networks. 

LWVAZ Public Policy Positions 2023-2025

LWVAZ Advocacy and Action Newsletters

Introduction to Legislative Analysis and the 2025 Legislative Session (League Program)
RTS An Introduction to the 2025 Legislative Session (League Program)

Arizona Law: The Legislative Process (a reader-friendly overview) 

How a Bill Becomes a Law (a detailed visual explanation of the process from Arizona Agenda)

Guide to Getting Public Records. Another great resource from the Arizona Agenda

RTS Manual

BSI Manual

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